Ōyamazaki
Myokian Temple (National Treasure "Taian")
A temple in Oyamazaki holding Taian, a two-mat tearoom attributed to Sen no Rikyu and designated a national treasure.
Culture & History in Kyoto57 entries
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Before tracing culture and history — how shrines and temples differ, and how to pay respects
Many of Japan's cultural properties are found at shrines or temples. The two belong to different religions, and their entrances and ways of worship differ. Start with the differences and the etiquette.INSTAGRAM / 6
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KyotoCulture & HistoryKita
Shimyo-in Temple
A temple at the source of the Kamo River, said to have been founded by Kukai in 829.
Ukyo Ward
Mount Atago and Atago Shrine
A 924-metre mountain and the shrine at its summit, revered as a guard against fire.
KyotoCulture & History
KyotoCulture & HistoryUkyo Ward
Togetsukyo Bridge
A bridge over the Oi River at Arashiyama. Emperor Kameyama is said to have named it for the way the moon seems to cross it.
KyotoCulture & HistoryShimogyo Ward
Kyoto Aquarium
An aquarium in Umekoji Park, showing the giant salamander of Kyoto's rivers.
Kita
Shimadzu Arena Kyoto
The prefectural gymnasium in Kita ward, Kyoto, used for tournaments in many sports.
KyotoCulture & HistoryNantan
Springs Hiyoshi Roadside Station
A roadside station in Nantan, with a free-flowing open-air bath and a stone sauna.
KyotoCulture & HistoryŌyamazaki
Mount Tenno
A 270.4-metre hill in Oyamazaki, the site of the Battle of Yamazaki in 1582.
KyotoCulture & HistoryNishikyo Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park
A park partway up Arashiyama, opened in 1956, where Japanese macaques live in a troop.
KyotoCulture & HistoryNakagyo Ward
Nijo Castle
A castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603. Power was returned to the emperor here in 1867; a World Heritage site.
KyotoCulture & HistoryMinami Ward
Kyoto Terrsa
A centre in Minami ward, Kyoto, with a hall, meeting rooms and dining.
KyotoCulture & HistoryKamigyo Ward
Kamishichiken
The town before the east gate of Kitano Tenmangu, one of Kyoto's five geisha quarters.
KyotoCulture & HistoryHigashiyama Ward
Jishu Shrine
A shrine in the grounds of Kiyomizudera, known for matchmaking, now closed while its halls are repaired.
KyotoCulture & HistoryHigashiyama Ward
Yasaka Pagoda (Hokanji Temple)
A five-storey pagoda at Hokanji in Higashiyama. At 46 metres, it is the landmark of the sloping streets.
KyotoCulture & HistoryUkyo Ward
Uzumasa Eigamura
A theme park in Ukyo ward attached to a period-drama studio, recreating a town of the Edo era.
KyotoCulture & HistoryUjitawara
Shojuin Temple
A temple in Ujitawara, with 160 paintings on the guest hall ceiling and a famous heart-shaped window.
KyotoCulture & HistoryUkyo Ward
Okochi Sanso Garden
A garden on the south face of Mount Ogura, made over many years by the actor Denjiro Okochi.
KyotoCulture & HistoryUkyo Ward
Diorama Kyoto Japan
A model railway centre in Ukyo ward, among the largest in western Japan, recreating the sights of Kyoto.
Sakyo Ward
Hyakumanben-san no Tezukuri Ichi
A handmade market held on the 15th of each month in the grounds of Hyakumanben Chionji, begun in 1987.
KyotoCulture & HistoryNishikyo Ward
Suzumushi Temple (Kegonji Temple)
A temple in Nishikyo ward that keeps bell crickets all year, where you hear the priest's talk.
KyotoCulture & History
KyotoCulture & HistoryShimogyo Ward
Honganji Temple (Nishi Honganji)
Head temple of the Honganji branch of Jodo Shinshu. Its Founder's Hall and Amida Hall are national treasures, with a Chinese gate and Noh stage as well.